Creamsicle Cookies

I'm a sucker for homemade cookies, hot out of the oven.  In fact, I don't have a lot of self control when there's a plate of fresh cookies on the counter.  There's something warm and welcoming about a home with cookies baking in the oven and I want my boys to have fond memories of our home in that way... though it's going to require me to exercise more self restraint!  Love the hint of lemon (or orange) in these cookies.  It pairs perfectly with the white chocolate chips.

Creamsicle Cookies

2-1/2 to 3 cups flour (3 cups for a puffier cookie - pictured)
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 Tb finely grated orange or lemon zest (From about 1 1/2 lemons or 1 orange.)
1 cup white chocolate chips

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.  In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.

In large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light.  Beat in egg and vanilla until smooth.  Gradually add flour mixture until combined.  Stir in  orange zest and chips.

Drop rounded spoonfuls onto cookie sheets.  Bake about 10 minutes or until golden brown around the edges.  Makes about 3 dozen 2" cookies.